November 15, 2025

Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department

Centre Releases ₹444 Crore to Strengthen Rural Governance in Odisha

Puja Devjani Mishra05 mins

Funds to Support Development Activities and Civic Infrastructure Under 15th Finance Commission Grants Bhubaneswar : The Central Government has released over ₹444 crore to Odisha’s Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) under the 15th Finance Commission grants for the financial year 2025–26. The allocation is aimed at empowering rural local bodies to enhance civic amenities, infrastructure, and…

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Odisha Cabinet Enhances Financial Powers of Panchayat Officers to Speed Up Rural Development

Puja Devjani Mishra06 mins

New sanction limits aim to accelerate project approvals, ensure timely bill processing, and boost grassroots governance efficiency Bhubaneswar: In a major move to strengthen grassroots governance and accelerate developmental works, the Odisha Cabinet approved a proposal of the Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Department to enhance the financial powers of officers for both technical sanction…

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